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It was cake and team building day for Awarua Synergy this week as it celebrated 20 years in business. Led by Sumaria Beaton-Sikisini - a Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year recipient in 2023, the healthy homes advocate still loves sharing her knowledge with the wider Southland community. Just recently

* Key Invercargill roads to get fresh asphalt in summer 2024/2025. * Overnight work planned to minimise disruption for businesses and road users. * Infrastructure upgrades coordinated to streamline improvements and reduce long-term impacts. Invercargill’s central city roads are set to undergo significant resurfacing, with fresh asphalt being laid on Dee,

* Brendon Leitch and Anthony McIntosh win Lamborghini Super Trofeo World Finals in Jerez. * The duo dominated Pro-Am class, sealing victory with maximum points in both races. * Leitch’s success highlights a standout year across international sports car championships. Brendon Leitch and Anthony McIntosh triumphed at the Lamborghini Super Trofeo World

* Bluff’s annual Santa Parade and Gala Day return on Sunday, 8 December. * Activities include live entertainment, gaming, competitions, and festive decorations across the town. * Free admission makes it a family-friendly celebration packed with holiday cheer. Bluff is gearing up for a festive December, with the Santa Parade and Christmas

* Cormac Buchanan becomes the first New Zealander to join the Moto3 World Championship. * The Southland racer will compete with BOE Motorsports across 18 countries. * Buchanan views the move as a vital step in achieving his MotoGP dream. Southland motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan has made history as the first New Zealander

* Eighteen winners claim $13,632 each in Lotto Second Division’s latest live draw. * Auckland player wins $29,279 with Powerball Second Division, boosting their total prize. * Lotto NZ supports communities through profits returned via lottery grants programmes. Eighteen lucky Lotto players are celebrating after each scooped $13,632 in

* Gore’s Christmas Parade will feature over 20 festive floats with exciting prizes. * Free rides and activities await at the Christmas Carnival on Main Reserve. * Live entertainment, food, and community spirit will make it a memorable event. Get ready for festive cheer as Gore’s much-loved Christmas Parade and Carnival

Preparations are underway for this year’s Diwali festival in Invercargill - a global celebration of light and unity. Held at the ILT Stadium Southland on Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm, there will be performances from Auckland dance group Khottey Sikkey, who will be doing everything from Bollywood